SARS CoV 2 Screening via Pooled Testing

The state and/or local contracting opportunity is for SARS-CoV-2 screening services for in-person staff and students in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The Harvard Public School District is seeking to implement a comprehensive and coordinated SARS-CoV-2 screening program for pre-K through grade 12 students and staff attending school in person. The goal is to help reassure staff and families that the risk of in-person school remains relatively low with proper safety precautions. The selected vendor will be required to provide all testing supplies, equipment, instructional materials, and reporting of test results within 24 hours of sample receipt. Vendors must use a test with FDA Emergency Use Authorization and have appropriate state and federal licenses. The district estimates a testing volume range of 800-1,500 tests per week. Proposals are due on December 10, 2020 at 2:00 PM EST. The evaluation criteria include the vendor's experience, licensing, testing capacity, reporting capabilities, and pricing, with pricing required for individual tests as well as pooled testing. The selected vendor will be awarded a contract to provide services from the date of the signed contract through June 30, 2021.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbents or contractors are not mentioned, and the required integration with existing infrastructure or technology is not detailed. The RFP also does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges.